This camera, the Kodak Instamatic 500, was made in Germany between 1963 and 1966. It is the high end of the Instamatic line. Its clean design is solid and attractive, in a Werra sort of way.
Make | Kodak |
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Model | Instamatic 500 |
Year | 1963 – 1966 |
Format | 126 |
Shutter | Compur |
Speed | B,1/30 – 1/500 |
Lens | Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar |
f2.8 38mm | |
Focus | 1ft – ∞ |
Aperture | f2.8 to 22 |
Light Meter | Yes |
Rangefinder | No |





Here is the first roll of B&W film through the camera. Respooled APX 100. HC-110 stand-developed 30min






















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